Berni Flint
Comedian

The former sailor from Southport who as a singer songwriter burst on to the scene when he won ‘Opportunity Knocks’ a record 12 times in succession !! He then had a top three hit single with the song ‘I Don’t Want To Put A Hold On You’ followed by an equally successful album of the same name. He then performed on numerous television shows such as ‘Seaside Special’, London Night Out’, The Little & Large Show’, ‘The Russ Abbot Show, ‘3-2-1’, ‘Punchlines’ etc. etc.. He was then named as Top Male Vocal Entertainer in the National Club Awards.

These days he has perfected a fantastic comedy/cabaret show playing at many of the UK’s top theatres and event venues. He has performed with the comedian ‘Jethro’ over a hundred times, Showaddywaddy, The 3 Degrees, Jim Bowen, Shane Ritchie and the late Frankie Vaughan.

He is a very, very funny man who has gradually brought more and more comedy into his act but still manages to perform top quality vocals to ensure a first class cabaret show.

Versatility and originality are the hallmarks of Frank Robb’s unique blend of cross over music and ad lib humour. His supreme talents as a musician and songwriter combine with a razor sharp wit and uncanny ability to improvise on guitar, harmonica and vocals. Audiences are ensured an evening which is tailor made for each occasion.

Described as the most original and truly different act presently in Scotland (The Stage, newspaper) Frank performs in concert and cabaret to audiences across Britain, Ireland and Europe. He is a celebrated after dinner performer, sharing the stage with leading sporting and media personalities including Barry McGuigan, Tommy Docherty, Chick Young, John Conteh, Jim Watt and Willie Miller.

Composer of the music for the 13 part BBC Radio series, ‘The State Of Scotland’ his most recent work includes music composed for Rowan Films production ‘In Search of Aberdeen’. Frank has released three albums of his own material to great acclaim ; ‘Silver City’, ‘Watching Time’ and ‘Bought and Sold’.

The name Bernard Gallacher is synonymous with professional golf - he was a successful European Tour player notching up 14 victories, eight time Ryder Cup player, Head Professional at Wentworth for 21 years and, of course, Europe's successful Ryder Cup Captain in 1995. In terms of golf experience, Bernard has few peers.

Although now retired from his post at Wentworth, Bernard continues his enjoyable association with the Club and became Captain in 2000. Having recently turned 50, Bernard has begun a new career playing seniors golf. Although he is yet to record a victory on the European Seniors Tour, Bernard has had five top ten finishes and fully expects to win his first seniors title in 2001.

Apart from seniors golf and the odd stint as a TV commentator, Bernard now works with a number of blue-chip companies, particularly on their corporate entertainment where he is regarded as a "golf day specialist". In addition, he and his management company set up Professional Sports Events in 1998.

Famous for his toothless grin and victory dance in the 1966 England World Cup victory, Nobby Stiles was known as one of the "Hard men" that were commonplace in the 1960's and 70's. An enthusiastic half-back he was extremely popular with United and England fans alike, renowned for his hard, tough tackling, expert skills at spotting potential danger and man marking.

Nobby was born in Collyhurst, Manchester, also the birthplace of future team-mate Brian Kidd. As a young boy Stiles had stood on the Stretford End and dreamt of playing for United. That dream came true as after representing Manchester and Lancashire Schoolboys he signed on amateur forms for Manchester United in September 1957. From 1960-71 he won two League Championship medals, a European Cup winner's medal and won the World Cup in 1966.

In the 1966 World Cup Semi-Final and 1968 European Cup Final it was his job to stop Eusebio, the legendary Portuguese striker. It was done in a way which would appear cynical today but was perfectly acceptable at the time as part and parcel of the game. Stiles was successful on both occasions as he extinguished the attacking threat of "The Black Panther". However, there was much more to Nobby than just his hard man image. It was his ability to read the game and excellent tactical awareness that allowed the flair players like Best and Charlton to do their stuff. His famous victory jig at Wembley in front of the television cameras after collecting his winners' medal in the 1966 World Cup Final, showed his love and excitement for the game of football.

In 1971, with the great United team of the Sixties now in decline, Middlesbrough paid £20,000 for Stiles's services. He spent two years with the Second Division outfit before joining up with Bobby Charlton at Preston North End, as a player-coach and later manager. In 1981 Stiles joined Vancouver Whitecaps, and three years later in 1984 he returned to England to become manager of West Bromwich Albion. From 1989 to 1993 Nobby had the post of youth team coach where he worked with many of United's current first team players such as Ryan Giggs, David Beckham and Gary Neville. In 2000 he received an OBE for being part of that famous World Cup winning team of 1966.